Get Rid of Stubborn Pencil Stains on Your Tops with These Tips
Pencil stains can add up quickly on your favorite tops, but getting rid of them doesn't have to be a hassle. Here are some quick and easy strategies for making pencil stains disappear from your clothing.
Updated 13 Mar 2023
By Brane Lukman
When you're hard at work, it's easy for pencil stains to pile up on your tops without you noticing. But don't worry—there are several methods for removing pencil stains from clothing that are both easy and effective. Here's how to tackle the problem:
- Before doing any laundry, rub the pencil stain gently with an eraser or cotton swab saturated in rubbing alcohol. This should take care of most pencil stains.
- If the stain persists, try coating the area with non-gel toothpaste and letting it sit for 15 minutes before washing. The toothpaste helps lift pigment out of the fabric.
- For tougher stains, make a paste of equal parts salt and white vinegar and apply it directly to the stain. Let sit for 10 minutes and then run it through the wash as usual.
- If you don't have salt or vinegar on hand, you can also use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a paste. Apply the paste to the stain, let sit for 5 minutes, and then wash as usual.
These methods should help get rid of most pencil stains on your tops. With patience and a bit of elbow grease, you can erase those pesky stains in no time!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to remove pencil stains from clothing?
rub pencil stain gently with an eraser or cotton swab saturated in rubbing alcohol; coat area with non-gel toothpaste and letting it sit for 15 minutes; make a paste of equal parts salt and white vinegar and apply it directly to the stain; or make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
How long should I leave the stain remover on the garment?
It depends on which stain remover you’re using. For erasers and rubbing alcohol, the process should only take a few seconds. For toothpaste and the salt/vinegar paste, let it sit for 15 minutes. For the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste, let it sit for 5 minutes.
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